Navi Guraya is a South Asian woman whose personal and professional journey has been shaped by living between cultures. Born in the UK and educated in Canada and the United States, she brings a Western-driven value system alongside a growing desire to reconnect with her Indian roots and cultural heritage in a way that feels progressive, open, and authentic.

Professionally, Navi serves as a partner at Aires, a real estate technology platform, where she focuses on building thoughtful systems, strengthening governance, and supporting organizations through periods of growth and change. With over 17+ years of experience in operations and systems-building, her work centres on creating clarity, structure, and trust within complex environments.

Navi is drawn to the Indian Summer Festival for its inclusive and reflective approach to South Asian arts and storytelling, and for the space it creates for dialogue, identity, and community. She is interested in contributing her operational perspective, care, and collaborative leadership in service of the festival’s creative vision and long-term sustainability.